Pharmacy Technician Higher Level Technical

A new opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dedicated Pharmacy Technician (Higher Level) to join our growing team in our Aseptic Pharmacy Department at Velindre Cancer Centre, Cardiff. Velindre Cancer Centre is a busy hospital which specialises in treating patients with solid tumour cancers across South East Wales.

The role will comprise of technical duties in supplying SACT, including Clinical Trial treatments, supervisory duties within the aseptic department, assisting with the Pharmacy Quality System, assisting the management team with delivering training and management of band 3 and 4 staff.

Applicants must have excellent communication skills, attention to detail and be a team player. You will be part of a strong and supportive team who can aid your learning, with opportunities for development tailored to your needs.

Whether you're starting out in the profession or already qualified, we're looking for someone who is friendly and organised with a passion for providing excellent patient care.

Pre-registration pharmacy technicians undertaking the final stages of L4 Certificate of Higher Education in Pharmacy Technician Practice/NVQ L3/BTEC Pharmacy services (and preparing to register), and community pharmacy technicians are encouraged to apply; full training will be provided.

If a training period is required, your contract will be issued under Annex 21: 75% of a Band 5 for 12 to 18 months or until qualification is achieved., Assisting the Senior Technician in the day to day running of the Aseptic Services Unit

To organise the safe and efficient production of aseptically prepared products. Supervising a team whilst ensuring GMP, COSHH and local and trust procedures are adhered to.

Co-ordinating the preparation of aseptically prepared medicines under Section 10 exemption of the Medicines Act 1968.

Co-ordinating staffing to ensure appropriate skill mix and technical staff allocation throughout Aseptic Services liaising with the Senior Technician to identify any issues.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Here atVelindre University NHS Trustwe are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in ourcutting-edgeVelindre Cancer Centre and our award-winningWelsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host theNHS Wales Shared Services PartnershipandHealth Technology Walesand have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.

Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to provide the key principles of prudent healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.

Velindre Cancer Centre is situated in the northern suburbs of the vibrant city of Cardiff, within easy reach of the beautiful Brecon Beacons National Park The Centre provides a clinical oncology service to the population of South East Wales.

If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.